* Assyrian christians fight back, forming militia to hold off ISIS Middle Eastern Christians who have suffered persecution at the hands of ISIS in recent months have decided not to turn the other cheek. Instead, they have formed a militia regiment and are currently engaged in fighting the Islamists across a major front in North West Syria, in alliance with Kurdish forces.

* Experts warn Iran could cause Middle East to go nuclear Hundreds were in attendance to watch a distinguished panel of experts who convened on Sunday at the annual AIPAC (America-Israel Public Affairs Committee) policy conference to discuss, "Trouble in Tehran: Analyzing Iran's Nuclear Program."